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Court Rules Transmission Corporation Inherits Andhra Pradesh Electricity Board's Service Regulations with Implied Power to Amend: Telangana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Telangana High Court upheld the authority of the Transmission Corporation of Telangana Limited (TRANSCO) to amend its service regulations, particularly regarding the deletion of beneficial provisions related to service weightage for promotion to the post of Additional Assistant Engineer.…
Permission Denied to Political Aspirants with Conviction for Damaging Public Property to Contest Maharashtra Polls: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has refused to suspend the sentence of three individuals, Mahesh Khedkar, Anusayabai Khedkar, and Datta Kokate, who sought to contest the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly Elections. Despite their political aspirations, the court emphasized that they were convicted for damaging public property and…
Rape Conviction Overturned as Court Notes 8-Month Delay and Lack of Evidence of Forcible Detention: Telangana High Court
In a significant judgment pronounced on 8th November 2024, the High Court of Telangana at Hyderabad set aside the conviction of Amgothu Vinod in a case involving the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, along with several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The appellant was convicted by the…
Relief Denied to Law Student Caught Cheating in Semester Exam, Citing Profession’s Nobility: Punjab & Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to quash the disqualification order imposed on a law student who was found cheating during an examination. The student, enrolled in the first year of the BA LLB program at Panjab University, was caught with objectionable material during the exam,…
Sexagenarian Released After 10 Years Due to Conviction Under Wrong POCSO Provision; Victim's Compensation Enhanced: Patna High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Patna High Court has ordered the release of a man in his sixties who was previously convicted by a Sessions Court for the rape of his 12-year-old niece. The court held that the Sessions Court had incorrectly applied a provision of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,…
Accused Entitled to Access Digital Documents in Prosecution Records While Ensuring Victim's Privacy: Kerala High Court
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has emphasized the right of the accused to access important documents, including digital evidence such as CCTV visuals, that are part of the prosecution records, provided such documents do not infringe upon the privacy of the victim. This ruling was made by Justice A.…
Sentencing Considers Misuse of Social Media and Journalistic Credentials by Terrorists to Incite Violence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has modified the sentences of two women convicted in a UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) case, Hina Bashir Beigh and Sadiya Anwar Shaikh, after considering the role of modern communication tools like encrypted platforms and social media in the commission of terrorist activities. The…
BJP Leader Requests Time to Amend Defective Affidavit in Defamation Case Against Dhruv Rathee
In an ongoing legal battle between Suresh Karamshi Nakhua (the plaintiff) and Dhruv Rathee (the defendant), the Delhi District Court has allowed the plaintiff additional time to file certain documents in his defense. This decision came after the defendant raised objections regarding procedural discrepancies in the…
Javed Akhtar Acquitted in RSS Defamation Case: Mumbai Court
In a recent case heard before the Judicial Magistrate (First Class), 27th Court, Mulund, Mumbai, a decision was made regarding a legal complaint filed by Santosh Ramswaroop Dubey against Javed Akhtar. The case, titled C.C. No. 837/Misc/2021, involved allegations under Section 499 (Defamation) read with Section 500…
Rape Charges Against Live-In Partner Quashed After 22-Year Relationship: Karnataka High Court
In a significant ruling, the Karnataka High Court has quashed rape charges against Satish, who had been in a live-in relationship with the complainant for 22 years. A single judge bench of Justice M Nagaprasanna allowed the petition filed by Satish and dismissed the case, which had been registered against him under…
